POLICE have arrested a man for multiple offences and reportedly failing to stop for police and then crashing into a wall at a Bradford junction.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "At about 11.51pm yesterday (Friday), a car was reported to have failed to stop for police in the Allerton area of Bradford.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Damage and debris caused a crash on Allerton Road at the junction of Chapel Lane in BradfordDamage and debris caused a crash on Allerton Road at the junction of Chapel Lane in Bradford (Image: UGC)

"The car, a Volkswagen Jetta, struck the police vehicle and drove off towards Allerton Road, where it collided with a wall at the junction of Chapel Lane.

"Two males ran off from the vehicle and one male was detained following a foot chase.

"He was arrested for failing to stop, dangerous driving and being over the prescribed limit for drugs and remains in custody while enquiries continue into the incident."

The crash caused extensive damage to the wall and scattered debris, including a street sign, into the entrance of Ladyhill Park.

One local resident described the scene after the crash, saying: "It hit with such force there is heavy debris on a wall about 30 feet from impact."

"The Chapel Lane street sign is in half, with the other half in bits."